Litchfield Public Schools
March 2018 Issue
New Teacher Mrs. Kratzer
By Rachel Linden
Litchfield Public Schools
PO Box 167
Mrs. Barb Kratzer graduated from
Omaha Westside High School in
Omaha, NE. Her college years were
spent at Kearney State College where
she received her teaching degree in
Elementary Education with an en-
dorsement in Early Childhood Educa-
Litchfield, NE 68852-0167
Phone: 308-446-2244
Student Editors:
Rachel Linden
Siarah Willenberg
Marrisa Zentz
Chanachon “Nam” Boonphakdee
In This Edition:
1. New Teacher Mrs. Kratzer
1. March Madness
2. Senior Spotlight
2. National Pi Day
2. National Dress in Blue Day
3. St. Patrick’s Day Fun Facts
4. FFA and Art Students
5. Principal’s Report
6. Superintendent’s Report
tion.
Kratzer began working at Litchfield when her young-
est daughter started kindergarten. It was a great way to
work with children and still be able to attend her own chil-
dren's activities. Since she went to such a large school as a
child, she was looking forward to her children attending a
smaller school where they could be involved in a variety of
activities.
What she likes most about teaching in Litchfield is
that it is like a big family. She said, “We work together be-
tween all the grade levels and there is always someone will-
ing to help if you need it.” The students are fun to teach and
they always keep her on her toes.
This is Kratzer’s first year of teaching Kindergarten at
Litchfield Public School, and she is really enjoying her stu-
dents. As for a favorite color, she doesn't really have one.
She enjoys all of the colors because life would be boring
March Madness
By Siarah Willenberg
March Madness is a single elimination tournament
that features 68 men’s NCAA basketball teams working hard
to be crowned national champions. Selection Sunday will
take place on March 11 this year, when the NCAA Division I
Men’s Basketball Committee reveals which teams have
made the field for the tournament.
This tournament first took place in 1939. UCLA has
the most national titles with 11, followed by Kentucky with 8
wins, and then North Carolina with 6.
Congratulations to the Lady
Spartan Basketball Team for
qualifying for State!
This is a great event to just have fun picking teams
to win, until you get to the final round, where you hopefully
choose that one team to be crowned national champions.